Ward Flexibility Funding - Marple Mysteries Festival CIC
October 21, 2026 Marple Area Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Marple Area Committee decided to approve an application from Marple Mysteries Festival CIC for a £500 grant from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget on 21 October 2026. The grant is towards the cost of hosting the Marple Mysteries Festival, a community-led programme of events to promote reading and writing.
Full council record
Decision
The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from Marple Mysteries Festival CIC for a reduced grant of £500 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£250 from each Ward allocation) towards the cost of hosting the Marple Mysteries Festival a community-led programme of events to promote a love of reading and writing, among children and young people especially, but being inclusive of all age groups. Focusing on books, theatre and film it will celebrate the £20m investment in Marple’s new community hub.
Alternative options considered
To make a grant of £1,000 as originally applied for.
Related Meeting
Marple Area Committee - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 6.00 pm on October 21, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | 0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |